HISTORY

Hotel Europe is located in La Grande-Motte, on the edge of the Mediterranean.History of the hotel

Beachfront stay in the heart of La Grande-Motte

Hotel Europe

The aesthetic identity of Hotel Europe

Ideally located opposite the Jardin du Souvenir, Hotel Europe stands out for its bold and artistic architecture. Designed in 1973 by the Hérault architect Maxime Serrado, the building exemplifies the iconic modernist style of La Grande-Motte.

Its sculpted concrete façade comes alive with distinctive pierced mouldings, a signature element admired by Jean Balladur, the visionary behind the city’s urban planning. These elegant curves and cut-outs create striking patterns across the entire structure: perfect circles on the mid-level, half-circles on the top floor, and arches that evoke the charm of shaded arcades on the ground floor.

More than merely a hotel, it’s a place where architecture plays a central role in your stay.

Coquillage bleu et vert avec des pics, style aquarelle.

HOTEL EUROPE

Discover the bold and modern design of Hotel Europe

Hotel Europe was designed in 1973 by architect Maxime Serrado, a native of Hérault and a graduate of the renowned École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Strasbourg. Back in Montpellier, he founded his own agency in 1972, and the Hotel Europe in La Grande-Motte became one of his first major projects.

Composed of forty rooms, including two spacious suites, the hotel is strategically oriented on a South-West / North-East axis, taking up the public access scheme of La Grande-Motte, structured around its jetties and quays.
What makes the building unique is its architectural design consisting of three interconnected volumes, each with staggered flooring visual dynamism, and depth that stand out prominently on perfectly flat ground.

Dessin d'une mouette en plein vol, ailes déployées et plumage blanc et gris.

Designed by Maxime Serrado in 1973, Hotel Europe is a remarkable example of La Grande-Motte’s bold architectural style.

Composed of three interconnected buildings, its layout intelligently adapts to the terrain, creating dynamic volumes, bright spaces, and a peaceful pool area surrounded by convivial areas.

|||UNTRANSLATED_CONTENT_START|||L’un des éléments marquants reste sa façade sculpturale, ornée de « moulures percées », un concept salué par Jean Balladur, l’urbaniste maître d’œuvre de la ville.|||UNTRANSLATED_CONTENT_END||| These concrete shapes draw circular and semicircular openings throughout the structure, bringing visual rhythm, intimacy and a touch of poetic geometry.

From shaded arcades to sun-drenched loggias, every detail is designed to enhance the visitor’s experience, while paying homage to the city’s unique architectural identity.